The Atlantic is looking for a senior art director to join the newsroom and play a central role in shaping and maintaining the visual identity of our journalism. Reporting to the Visuals Director for The Atlantic’s website, this person will help steer a growing digital art team. Specifically, they will manage and mentor art directors and designers, providing direction and support on work from staff and a network of contributors to ensure consistently high-quality visuals across daily and long-term coverage on the site. The role will occasionally extend to special projects and print magazine assignments. The ideal candidate brings a strong editorial sensibility and a deep understanding of how design and illustration function in a newsroom. They push for ideas that go beyond the obvious solution, hold a clear visual point of view across a wide range of stories, and can successfully balance ambition and speed within a news environment. They are equally comfortable leading and creating original work – approaching it all with creativity, rigor, and a high editorial standard. Preferred qualifications of the ideal candidate: A track record of successful work in editorial design, illustration, or digital media Experience managing art directors and/or designers, preferably within a journalism or news environment, is a strong plus A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and excellence in visual storytelling Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills and attention to detail Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma; experience with motion graphics and video editing is a plus Clear and effective communication skills Energized by working in a fast-paced news environment This role will at times involve early mornings, evenings, or occasional weekend work. Salary Minimum: $105,000; Salary Maximum: $150,000 This position is based in Washington, D.C., or New York City. About The Atlantic: The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future. _____________ The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC ("The Atlantic") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic's COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement. At The Atlantic, our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our commitment to advancing ideas that matter and sparking global conversation, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are generous, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference. The Atlantic looks for three “pillar gifts” in you, and everyone else. In all of us, these are more aspirational than actual, but they are central in our intentions. SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY The Atlantic seeks in its ranks a spirit of generosity—a natural disposition in each colleague toward service and selfless conduct. FORCE OF IDEAS At the center of The Atlantic is a belief in the power of ideas. Our highest work is bringing rigor, insight, and honesty to their examination. We endeavor to cultivate new ideas, challenge existing ones, and seek out those that otherwise might go unheard. We do this because ideas have consequences—the power to shape our lives, our work, and the world around us. SENSE OF BELONGING The Atlantic was founded in 1857 as a home for intellectual debate, but also in opposition to the great moral injustice of its time. More than a century and a half later, we continue to believe our purpose is larger than ourselves. At its best, our culture reflects this calling. It is characterized by goodwill and a deep sense of mutual concern. Our goal is not consensus—on the contrary, our best work may be born of spirited exchange and a diversity of views. What brings us together is a commitment to the mission of the Atlantic, to our readers, and to one another. Privacy Privacy Notice for California Candidates (The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC)

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